“ Nice Retreat ”

Reviewed May 20, 2012

by cytravel (12 reviews) Portland, OR , United States

This B and B is an excellent choice if you want a more upscale experience than the motels in Escalante. The friendly owner, Tom, will offer local's advice on what to see and do. He also is a pretty good cook who offers specialty eggs and dishes like French toast with apples.

We enjoyed sitting on the porch outside the room. There is a large skylight in each room that is wonderful for star gazing at night, but the morning light woke me up. If early light bothers your sleep, use a mask

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